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Ram question

It will work. But when buying from crucial, they have two options, 2x1gb, and a 2gbx1. get the single stick, not the two 1 gig sticks. then you can get 3gb.
 
just the two slots.
slot0 has the stock 1GB chip
slot1 would have the new 2GB chip
so in a total of 3GB config, does it matter which slot holds the larger memory chip? i've done some research and found no mention or preference so i'm assuming it makes no difference.
 
mzd said:
just the two slots.
slot0 has the stock 1GB chip
slot1 would have the new 2GB chip
so in a total of 3GB config, does it matter which slot holds the larger memory chip? i've done some research and found no mention or preference so i'm assuming it makes no difference.
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That can happen. Though some processors, like the intel xeon, needs to have equal memory in each slot for it to work properly. On other's, like the C2D, and C2E, it doesn't matter, but they say if its equal, there is a slight, unoticeable boost in performance, according to benchmarks.
 
right. that is the config i'm going with. in fact i'm about to head out to fedex right now to pick up my 2GB stick giving me a total of 3GB. the advantage of the extra 1GB of ram far outweighs the dual-channel aspect.
i believe that is what the OP is going with as well?
 
mzd said:
right. that is the config i'm going with. in fact i'm about to head out to fedex right now to pick up my 2GB stick giving me a total of 3GB. the advantage of the extra 1GB of ram far outweighs the dual-channel aspect.
i believe that is what the OP is going with as well?
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Yus, I guess I'll get 3gb as well. :)
 
watch ebay. i got a new 2GB stock of netlist RAM for like $33 shipped. great price. lifetime warranty. it is in my mac now and working great!
 
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